National Commission for Persons with Disabilities launches Compliance Certificates

A compliance certificate aimed at enforcing the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018, has been launched by the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD). The unveiling ceremony marked a “significant milestone” in Nigeria’s journey toward inclusivity, held at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Ayuba Burki Gufwan, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, while speaking at the event, said the certificates included the National Accessibility Compliance Certificate, National Disability Compliance Certificate, and Provisional...

Federal Govt Probes Strange Disease In Adamawa

Laboratory investigations to determine the exact cause of a strange flesh-eating disease that has killed seven people in Malabu of Fufore local government area of Adamawa State have begun. Adesigbin Olufemi, Acting National Coordinator of the National Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer and Leprosy Control Programme, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. “As of September 10, there were 67 confirmed cases, with eight patients undergoing surgical treatment...

Nurses, Midwives Embark On Indefinite Strike Over Minimum Wage

Nurses and midwives at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have begun an indefinite strike over the non-implementation of the new national minimum wage and long-standing welfare issues. The industrial action, which commenced on Friday, followed the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum earlier issued to the hospital management. Unit Chairman of the Association, Ojewumi Olutayo, and Secretary, Adedokun Foluwake, in a statement released in Ibadan, said no meaningful steps were...

Hilda Baci Back in Guinness World Records with Largest Serving of Jollof Rice

Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, has made a return to the Guinness World Records (GWR) after cooking the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice in Lagos. The feat, achieved in partnership with food brand Gino Nigeria, took place last Friday at Victoria Island and was officially confirmed by Guinness on Monday. The massive dish weighed 8,780 kilogrammes and was prepared in a pot with a capacity of 22,619 litres. According to GWR, Hilda used 4,000...

Hilda Baci Begins Quest to Cook World’s Largest Pot of Nigerian Jollof Rice

Chef and food influencer Hilda Baci has begun an attempt to cook the world’s largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice, as part of a Guinness World Records (GWR) challenge, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. The project has drawn huge interest, including from Gen Zs, millennials, celebrities and food lovers, all gathering to witness the event. Over 20,000 people had registered to attend. She said the custom-built pot has a capacity of 22,619 litres, with...

Temi Otedola and Mr Eazi Wed Across 3 Countries

…Femi Otedola Offers His Memoir as Wedding Gift Nigerian actress Temi Otedola and musician Olutosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, have tied the knot after a series of ceremonies held in Monaco, Dubai, and Iceland, drawing attention across social media and the entertainment industry. The couple began their journey with a civil wedding in Monaco on 9 May, followed by a traditional Yoruba ceremony at the Otedola family residence in Dubai in July, and...

Miss Anambra,  Onyinyechi Basil, Wins Miss Universe Nigeria 2025

Onyinyechi Basil, representing Anambra State, was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 at the grand finale of the national pageant, held at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Basil triumphed over fierce competition, defeating the last remaining contender, Damilola Bolarinde (Miss Lagos), in the finale. In the final placements Bolarind was named first runner-up, Fortune Kurobo (Miss Bayelsa) finished as second runner-up,  and Irene Ikediashi (Miss Ogun) took the spot of...

Federal Government Confirms Nationwide Coverage of Kidney Dialysis Subsidy

The Federal Government has noted that Northwest states are not excluded from its ongoing Kidney Dialysis Subsidy Scheme. The clarification follows media suggestions to the contrary. The subsidy has been in effect since earlier in the year. “Under the scheme, the cost of a dialysis session has been reduced from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000,” Alaba Balogun, Deputy Director and Head of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, confirmed in a...

Tinubu Reduces N70,000 As Subsidy For Kidney Dialysis In Federal Hospitals

As part of his magnanimity, President Bola Tinubu has approved a reduction in the cost of dialysis sessions from N50,000 to N12,000 for Nigerians battling kidney disease who are receiving medical attention in Federal Hospitals. Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, who made this known in a post on X titled “ASIWAJU CARES.” Bwala said with the new dialysis subsidy, the Tinubu administration is reinforcing its Renewed Hope Agenda, ensuring no...

Strike: 25,000 Nurses To Disrupt Healthcare Services Across Nigeria

No fewer than 25,000 nurses, under the umbrella of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), in the Federal Health Institutions Sector, will as of today (Wednesday) embark on a seven-day nationwide warning strike. The strike followed the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued by NANNM to the federal government, which began at midnight. The strike is coming amid the faceoff between doctors and the government over welfare and other issues. The National...

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